as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.—
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The legislation proposes to remove the explicit ban and redefine euthanasia as a legal, voluntary medical procedure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The persistent jamming and spoofing activity in the region also poses key public safety concerns, according to Lisa Dyer, executive director of the GPS Innovation Alliance.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Officers determine whether a person poses a danger based on behavior and condition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Propounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounds. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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